Task 6: Instruct students on how to effectively use technology-based tools, applications, programs and equipment
Teach Grade 5 Computers and High School Multimedia Courses (New Teaching Assignment for the 2011-12 School Year)
Rewrite the Grade 5 Computers and High School Multimedia Course curriculum to reflect the use of current and/or emerging 21st Century Tools
Integrate new technologies into the Sixth Grade Language Arts classroom
Develop brand-new technology-related projects and activities for the following courses: Grade 5 Computers, High School Multimedia and Sixth Grade Language Arts
Create and maintain classroom wiki sites for the following courses: Grade 5 Computers, High School Multimedia and Sixth Grade Language Arts
Follow the goals and stategies regarding Curriculum found in the Educational Technology Section of the Bellwood-Antis School District Strategic Plan
I.A. Identification, selection, installation and maintenance of technology infrastructure, and hardware and software applications for school administration and instruction including:
assessment of educational and administrative technological needs
design and production of media including projected and non-projected visual aids, audio and video production in both analog and digital forms, and photography using film-based and digital formats
implementation and maintenance of interactive information systems, the Internet, distance learning technologies, and networks
evaluation of the performance of hardware and software components of computer systems
application of basic troubleshooting strategies
I.B. Integrating technology into curricular planning and instructional design including:
research on and evaluation of existing and emerging technologies
use of instructional theories and teaching models
learner characteristics, developmental levels, and individual differences as related to instructional technology resources and modifications
access and use telecommunications for information sharing, remote information access and retrieval, and multi-media/hypermedia publishing
electronic mail and Internet resources for communications and instructional support
I.C. Management and administration of technology programs at the building, district and regional levels including:
monitoring and evaluating technology plans
I.D. Research, problem solving and product development of technological applications:
basic principles of instructional design associated with the development of instructional technology materials
emerging programming, authoring, and problem solving environments including team and collaborative projects such as on-line workgroups
designing and publishing on-line documents that present information and includelinks to critical resources
creating an environment that fosters interest and growth in all aspects of technology
establishing and maintaining rapport with all staff and students
communicating high learning expectations
creating a safe physical environment that is conducive to learning
II.B. Planning, preparation and delivery of technology related in-service programs and instruction in collaboration with other professionals at a variety of instructional levels that utilizes technology in problem solving based upon:
Pennsylvania Academic Standards
strengths and needs of learners at all levels of technological proficiency
established technology implementation plans
II.C. Selecting, implementing and adapting technology to teaching methodologies, curriculum resources and administrative functions in collaboration with other educators and integrating a variety of software, applications, and learning tools
II.E. Developing leadership techniques for working with all levels of the educational community and to manage and administer instructional technology programs at the building and district levels including:
developing plans to assess the technological needs and resources, and to evaluate technology implementation and outcomes
III.B. Integrity and ethical behavior, professional conduct as stated in Pennsylvania’s Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators; and local, state, and federal laws and regulations
III.C. Collaborating with school colleagues to enhance student, teacher and administrative capabilities and improve student learning
Note: Each wiki page contains newly developed course project/activity directions, guidelines, examples, rubrics and/or student samples.
I.A. Identification, selection, installation and maintenance of technology infrastructure, and hardware and software applications for school administration and instruction including:
- assessment of educational and administrative technological needs
- design and production of media including projected and non-projected visual aids, audio and video production in both analog and digital forms, and photography using film-based and digital formats
- implementation and maintenance of interactive information systems, the Internet, distance learning technologies, and networks
- evaluation of the performance of hardware and software components of computer systems
- application of basic troubleshooting strategies
I.B. Integrating technology into curricular planning and instructional design including:- research on and evaluation of existing and emerging technologies
- use of instructional theories and teaching models
- learner characteristics, developmental levels, and individual differences as related to instructional technology resources and modifications
- access and use telecommunications for information sharing, remote information access and retrieval, and multi-media/hypermedia publishing
- electronic mail and Internet resources for communications and instructional support
I.C. Management and administration of technology programs at the building, district and regional levels including:- monitoring and evaluating technology plans
I.D. Research, problem solving and product development of technological applications:II.A. Managing instructional technology services including:
II.B. Planning, preparation and delivery of technology related in-service programs and instruction in collaboration with other professionals at a variety of instructional levels that utilizes technology in problem solving based upon:
II.C. Selecting, implementing and adapting technology to teaching methodologies, curriculum resources and administrative functions in collaboration with other educators and integrating a variety of software, applications, and learning tools
II.E. Developing leadership techniques for working with all levels of the educational community and to manage and administer instructional technology programs at the building and district levels including:
III.B. Integrity and ethical behavior, professional conduct as stated in Pennsylvania’s Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators; and local, state, and federal laws and regulations
III.C. Collaborating with school colleagues to enhance student, teacher and administrative capabilities and improve student learning